Category: Obituaries

Juan Lopez, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully, at his home, Saturday, April 9, 2022.
He was born on June 27, 1925 in Coalmine, Texas. He then moved to Waukegan, IL in 1960 and resided with his family for over 50 years. He was such a happy, easy-going person who loved his life in the country, after retirement, after many years at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, IL. He had multiple hobbies including gardening, cooking, carpentry and caring for his dogs and chickens. Also, spending quality time with his family out on the patio while listening to music. He loved singing while watching the cars go by with a beer in hand.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, of 72 years, Clara Lopez; his parents, Juan & María Hilda Lopez; sisters, Rogelia Garcia (Lopez) and Aurora Garcia (Lopez).
He is survived by his children, Juan Lopez Jr., Robert (Judy) Lopez, Christina (Richard) Johnson, Sarah (Joe Rodriguez) Lopez, Armando (Jean) Lopez, Patricia Lopez; grandchildren, Eric Johnson, Laura Lopez, Ruby Lopez-Rodriguez, and Stephen Lopez; siblings, Valentin Lopez and María Elena Lieck (Lopez); several other family members and a very special nephew, Ernesto “El Gordo” Lieck.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 14821 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
Burial will immediately follow at Lytle Community Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698

Claudia Rae Carberry, of Devine, TX, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2022, at the age of 76. After suffering 3 massive strokes the first week of October 2017 she resided at Medina Valley Rehab Center in Castroville, TX. The last week of March she was transported to the hospital where she succumbed after suffering two additional small strokes.
Claudia was born on May 5, 1945, to Arnold D. Maas and Betty Jo (Mass) Sherwood in Williamsburg, IA. Claudia’s mother moved the family to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1961, after the untimely death of her father in a boating accident. After arriving in Cedar Rapids, Claudia took a part time job as a cashier at a local supermarket chain (Sun Mart). This is where she met her future husband, Douglas Carberry. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963, they began dating. In the fall of 1963, Claudia left to attend Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Upon returning home after her freshman year, Douglas and Claudia started dating again. Claudia decided not to return to college after becoming engaged to Douglas that summer. She decided to attend Cedar Rapids Business College, where she received a degree in Bookkeeping.
They were married on June 19, 1965, at Trinity Lutheran Church and moved to Hiawatha, IA. Three years later they were blessed with their first child, Brenda. Upon moving back to Cedar Rapids, three years later, they were blessed again with their second child, Michelle.
In 1973, they took a major step and bought their own Supermarket (Sun Mart). After operating it for two years, it was sold and the family moved to Nebraska. After several years in Nebraska, they found their way back to Cedar Rapids. Finally in 1981, they moved to Texas, settling in Rockport on the Gulf Coast. In 1984, they moved to their final destination in Devine, TX.
In 1999 Claudia and Doug founded Divine Egyptian Arabians with the purpose of breeding, raising and competing straight Egyptian Arabian horses, an enterprise Claudia was very hands on and dedicated to. She enjoyed hearing about and seeing pictures of her horses on Doug’s visits with her at the nursing home.
During these years, Claudia finished up her Associates degree, was a bookkeeper for numerous companies and individuals, was the District Leader for Girl Scouts, and served her community and her church. She provided over 30 years of service to her church, Divine Savior Lutheran Church and loved working with the children of the congregation.
Claudia joins her Father, Grandparents, Nephew, Aunts and Uncles in Heaven. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Douglas Carberry, daughters: Brenda Wall and Michelle Carberry, grandchildren: Devin Moore and Autum Moore, mother: Betty Jo Sherwood, sister: Cynthia Johnson, brother: Dudley and Roberta Maas, sisters-in-laws: Nancy Carberry, Bonnie Fulgham, Linda and Tom Roundy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home, 303 College Ave, Devine, TX 78016, on April 21, 2022, from 2pm to 8pm.
Memorial Service to be held at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 405 Ingram Rd., Devine, TX 78016, April 23, 2022, at 10:00am.

Raymond ‘Ray’ Allen Lutz, of Hondo, Texas passed away on April 3, 2022 in San Antonio at the age of 59. He was born June 13, 1962 in Hondo, Texas, the oldest of four sons to Harold Leon Lutz and Pamela Louise Dile Lutz.

In 1980, Ray graduated from Hondo High School. On October 26, 1991, he married Cherelyn “Chere” Emily Goodpaster in Helotes, Texas. Ray and Chere were blessed with thirty years of marriage.

Ray began his career in law enforcement working for the Helotes Police Department in 1995. He also worked motorcycle patrol in Alamo Heights. In 2010, he started working with the Medina County Sheriff’s Department as a jailer. He then became Deputy Patrol Sergeant and was currently working as a Sergeant Investigator.

Survivors include his wife, Chere Lutz of Hondo; children, Amanda Byrd of Comal County, Melissa Amicone (Andrew Burns) of San Antonio, Amber Guerrettaz of Spring Branch, Jared Amicone, and Brianna Rae Kailipaka (Chad) of Hondo; twelve grandchildren; parents, Harold and Pam Lutz of Hondo; brothers, Keith Lutz (Marla) of Hondo, Greg Lutz (Christy) of New Braunfels, and Kevin Lutz (Brookie) of Kerrville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his son, Cody Lutz in 2004.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home in Castroville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D’Hanis. Interment will follow at Hondo Cemetery in Hondo, Texas. A bereavement meal will follow the services at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hondo.

Memorials may be made in Ray’s memory to Saving a Hero’s Place, 215 Gonyo Lane, Richmond, Texas 77469 or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Minerva McCelvey passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born in Christine, on Sunday, January 31, 1937, to Rodney W. Swaim and Willie (Franklin) Swaim.

Minerva loved to travel, especially to the Rocky Mountains where she had property. Family and friends enjoyed her fantastic cooking. She enjoyed playing the piano at the Baptist church. Most of all, Minerva loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially when spending time alongside them working cattle and enjoying the ranch life. She never missed an event that involved her grandchildren or great-grandchildren, whether it be sports, rodeo or whatever they were involved in at the time.

Minerva is survived by the father of her children, Rex Mc- Celvey; grandchildren, Cassidy Williams (Cole), Lyndsey Smith (Koy), B. J. McCelvey (Lindsey), Justin McCelvey, Landon McCelvey (Briana), J. R. McCelvey, Charlie McCelvey (Maria), and Wesley McCelvey; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Avery, Ryder, Rhody, Leighton, Molly, Logan, Krue, James, Wyatt, Thorin, Hayes, Brodi, Sonora, Demi, Everly, Grayson, Adalyn and Walker; daughter-in-law, Dasha McCelvey; and sister, Ann Pinion (Larry).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rodney and Willie Swaim; brothers, Roddy Swaim and Franklin Swaim; and sons, Lynn McCelvey and Brett McCelvey.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Hurley Funeral Home, 118 W. Oaklawn Road in Pleasanton, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a memorial service to be held at 6:00 p.m. Services will conclude at the funeral home.

A heart of gold stopped breathing, two shining eyes at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only
takes the best.
So he put his arms around you, and whispered
come with me,
With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw
you pass away.
Although we love you deeply, we could not
make you stay.
Every day we think of who you were, every
day we wish you were here.
Here with me, here with us.
I know you would say don’t grieve for me, for
now I am free.
I’m following the path God laid for me.
You took his hand when you heard him call,
And turned your back and left it all.
You couldn’t stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Your life was full and you savored much.
Good friends, good times, and a loved
one’s touch.
We miss your charm and your smile,
and we know we’ll never see you again, at
least not for a while.
We miss your presence and your hearty
laugh,
your gentle touch and thoughtful deeds.
Your body, mind and spirit are at peace.
All of the troubles and worries you had,
they are finally released.
When I look at your pictures, I still cry millions of tears,
I just wish I could have kept you here until the end of all my years.
They say those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
You may be out of sight, but never out of mind.
You are cherished in the hearts of those you left behind.
Although the years have passed, each day someone mentions your
name,
Remembering your devotion to this community and activities you
shared.
We who loved you, sadly miss you, as it dawns another year.
Fond memories linger every day, and remembrance always keeps you
near.

Missing you,
Your loving wife, Olga Curcio; Sandra Ramos, Chico Ramos, Kelly
Ramos, Isabel and Slade, Tiffany & John, Isaiah Hewtty, Erica &
Jaime Garza, Micah Guajado & Aria Guajardo, Norma Valle &
family, Adrian & Gloria Valle & family, Abbie Mendoza & family,
Melissa Mendoza & Evette Martinez, Joshua Mendoza, Daniel Lee
Mendoza & family, Monica Chavaria & family, Courtney Kingery
and Shawn Kingery

It has been 5 years since you went to heaven and we miss you everyday. You were the love of my life and I miss you. I miss you, your son, and grandchildren miss you also. We all want to keep your memory alive until we meet again.

All our love, your wife Barbara, son Joe, and the rest of your family.

It has been 9 years since you left us and went to be with God. We all miss you everyday. Your mom Barbara, son Scott and the rest of your family including grandchildren Jace & Emily, niece and nephews. We want to keep your memory alive until we meet one day.

All our Love,Mom, Son and family

Garry Lee Jenkins went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2022 at the age of 70.

Garry was born on July 16, 1951 in Pearsall, Texas to Willie Ray and Myrtle Jenkins.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers William Ray Jenkins, Jr. and George Harrison Jenkins and Sister Barbara Jean Pigford.

Garry is survived by his Wife of 53 years Karren Jenkins; Children Earl Jenkins and Wife Aileen; Son Ronnie Jenkins and Wife Lindsay; Daughter Jody Seiler and Husband Wayne; 7 Grandsons; 2 Granddaughters; 5 Great-grandchildren; Brother David Jenkins and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016.

Kyle Douglas Bradley, age 79 of Lytle, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born September 20, 1942, to parents, Ervin Kyle and Mary Jane (Dickey) Bradley in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Carol Sue Bradley; son, Wesley Kyle Bradley; brother’s, Gary and David Bradley; and sister, Helen McKee.

He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Faulk and husband, Eric Torans; Karen Dietrich and husband, Noel; and husband, Colby, Erica Tate and husband, Stacey, Ashley Larrabee and husband, Paul, Christian Shroeder, Jaeson Faulk; great-grandchildren, Avery Larrabee, and one on the way, Harper James Wheeler; brothers, Robert Bradley and James Bradley; sister’s, Gayle Utsman and Janice Sherfey; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friday, April 8, 2022, 2:00 PM. until 4:00 PM with a Funeral Service starting at 4:30 PM, at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel Lytle, Texas.

Graveside Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, 9:00 AM, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698.

Hector Mario Vasquez was born on July 26, 1974 in San Antonio Texas to Luis Martinez Vasquez and Juanita Garza Vasquez. He passed away on March 18, 2022 at the age of 47.

He is survived by his mother Juanita Garza Vasquez and his brother Marco Vasquez.

He is preceded in death by his father Luis Martinez Vasquez.

A Celebration of life for Hector Mario Vasquez will be on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10am at the First Baptist Church in Devine.

There will be a funeral procession from Alta Vista Funeral Chapel starting at 9:00 am to the First Baptist Church in Devine. Arrangements are under the direction of Alta Vista Funeral Chapel, Phone number 830 665-3330.

Hector served at the Natalia Police Department as Patrolman, Sargent and eventually Police Chief. As Chief of Police he worked diligently and dedicated his time in serving the community and keeping Natalia residents safe in their household. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to families in crisis.

He is well loved and respected in the community and will surely be missed